Course Description

IRONMAN 70.3 Liuzhou will begin with a point to point, with the current swim in the emerald green Liu River creating fast swim times. Starting from Jiang Bin Park, the beautiful course cuts right through the center of the city. Water temperature will vary from 14℃ to 20℃.We strongly suggest you bring your wetsuit and pay attention to all the onsite notifications. Final water temp will be posted early race morning.

Spectators will have the unique opportunity to watch this point to point swim from the elevated banks of the river and nearby bridge. Athletes will exit the water at Yaobu Ancient Town by taking approximately 80 steps to reach the transition. IRONMAN Village, transition and the finish lineare all located in this one location situated within the culturally rich, Chinese traditional style buildings of Yaobu AncientTown.

Bike Course

The two loop bike course starts from Yaobu Town and takes riders out along the river for 23.3km and then back the same route.Athletes can expect incredible views as they parallel the Liu River on this rolling course with smooth, clean road surfaces. Total elevation gain is337 meters.

Bike Course Turn by Turn, 2 laps:

Exit the transition at the north end and turn left to ride north along Dongdi Road which goes along the river bank.

The course changes from a four lane road into two lanes of scenic road called Huanjiangbinshui Avenue at 9km.

At 12.6 kmy you will arrive at the highest elevation of 140m at Shuichongkou Village.

Turnaround at 23.3km, heading back to the transition following the same route. Be aware of the oncoming direction athletes and always stay as far right as safely possible.

The turnaround point to start the 2nd lap is near the transition at 45km just before the entrance back into transition.

After completing the 2nd lap enter back into transition at the same north entrance in Yaobu Ancient Town where you exited.

Run Course

The two-loop run course offers the athletes a chance to see the beautiful and historic scenes of the city as it will take them through downtown Liuzhou and along both banks of the Liu River. The run starts and ends in Yaobu Ancient Town. The run course crosses the bridge four times during the two loops.Total elevation gain is 67 meters.

Run Course Turn by Turn, 2 laps:

Exit transition from the south end of transition along the road beside Yaobu AncientTown, make a left going north along Panlong Road.

Follow Panglong road north going under Wenchang Bridge which turns into Dongdi Road.

Turn right just before the Hudong bridge onto the ramp towards Tanzhong Rd.

Turn left on Tanzhong Road which will take you onto the Hudong Bridge heading west.

After crossing the river on Hudong Bridge, turn right on Baisha Road.

Turn right on to Binjiang East Road which parallels the river heading south.

Follow Binjiang East Road south along the river until the turnaround near Liuzhou NO.3 Middle School.